Are you looking for a Part Time role as a Care Assistant? Waterford Intellectual Disability Association are currently recruiting for Part Time Care Assistants to join their team in Day Services Who We Are: WIDA is a community based voluntary provider of services for adults and children with an intellectual disability and/or autism in Waterford City and County. WIDA is registered charity, with a voluntary Board of Directors, and is fully funded by the Health Service Executive. Hours of Work: You will work a minimum of 30hrs per week 120 per 4 weeks working Monday to Friday in our Day Service What We Offer: Company Pension Death-in-Service Benefit Continuous Professional Development Employee Assistance Programme Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Bike to Work Scheme 23 days holidays (Pro Rata) Essential Requirements: A minimum of QQI Level 5 in Health Care/Social Care or similar qualification essential 1+ years' experience working as a Care Assistant in the area of Intellectual Disabilities Full Clean Drivers Licence (Preferable) Required Skills and Attributes: Confidentiality Accountability Ability to show leadership Resilience and empathy Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills Respect the dignity and privacy of service users Strong planning and organisational skills Knowledge of HIQA and New Directions standards. Sample of responsibilities of the Position : Organise and participate actively in the recreational, educational and training programmes of service users. Foster, encourage and develop the social skills of each service user. Implementation of a Person Centred approach for each service user. To carry out risk assessments, implement care plans and conduct reviews. Assist service users with personal care as appropriate Support service users medication management Provide a safe and supportive and empowering environment for service users